Rebuilding lives with dignity and hope
Tara Homes is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals rebuilding their lives after substance use disorder and mental health challenges.
About us
A safe, structured bridge from treatment to independent living
We provide a safe and structured environment to help residents transition from treatment toward independent living.
Our approach goes beyond housing. We focus on creating stability during the most critical phase of recovery by combining structure, continued care, employment pathways and community support.
Our homes align with nationally recognized recovery housing standards, ensuring a safe, ethical and supportive environment.
recovery housing standards
Our philosophy
Recovery does not happen in isolation.
It begins with safety, but it requires a pathway to sustain it.
Housing is only the starting point
At Tara Homes, we believe that stable housing is only the starting point. Lasting recovery is built through a coordinated system of support, including structure, continued care, employment and community.
A path when stability matters most
Many individuals leave treatment without a clear path forward when stability matters most. We are committed to changing that by creating a pathway that helps people rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
Meet the founders
Angelica Sharma & Rajesh Sharma
Angelica and Rajesh Sharma are immigrants from India who came to the United States to fulfill their dreams. They consider themselves fortunate to have abundant resources, the support of family and friends, and successful careers.
After 29 years of a fulfilling corporate career, Angelica decided to pursue her vision of social entrepreneurship. She considers herself blessed and ready to give back to society. A problem solver, she is committed to making a positive impact by solving social problems at the grassroots level. That is the genesis of Tara Homes Foundation.
It is named after her grandmother, a warm and welcoming person and an exemplar of kindness. Tara Homes welcomes communities going through difficult times with a glimmer of hope, to rebuild lives together.
Let’s make a meaningful change, one home, one hope at a time.
Angelica & Rajesh
What guides us
A place where recovery begins with safety, dignity and care.
Safe Environment
A stable, secure space where residents can focus on recovery without fear or uncertainty.
Supportive Community
A structured environment with accountability, encouragement and shared commitment to growth.
Space to Heal
A calm and respectful setting that allows individuals to rebuild confidence and move forward.
Our journey
From one vision to a growing community
Every milestone has been made possible by donors, volunteers, treatment centers and community partners who believed in this mission early on.
2023
Tara Homes Foundation is born
Born from a vision to create a safe, stable and empowering space where individuals in recovery could rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
September 2024
Our first home
Tara Homes gets its first home to provide a safe, supportive space for those in recovery.
Read moreOctober 2024
The transformation begins
A structurally sound but aging house begins its rehabilitation alongside a dedicated team of expert contractors.
Read moreNovember 2024
Designed with heart
Soothing colors, natural light, a meditation nook and a backyard transformed into open community space.
Read moreDecember 2024
Furnished by our community
Thanks to generous donors, bedrooms are furnished to welcome future residents.
Read moreMay 2025
Officially open in East Hartford
A home built to transform 7 lives through structure, support and a shared sisterhood.
Read moreJuly 2025
Tara Homes turns two
Residents maintaining sobriety, prioritizing healing and stepping into employment.
Read moreJuly 2026
Our first Summer Gathering
Community leaders, treatment providers, workforce partners, volunteers and donors come together.
Read moreNo one should rebuild alone.
Your support helps create more stories of lasting recovery. Refer a woman who is ready for a fresh start, or give hope today.